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A Most Eligible Duke: Dangerous Dukes Kindle Edition
£21.50The Duke of Elton and his closest neighbour have not spoken for forty years. When Cameron Dorchester, the duke’s heir, encounters their neighbour’s niece, the two join forces in an effort to get to the bottom of the feud.
But there are those who would prefer for the two families to remain at war. How far will they go to prevent a reconciliation? What part did a disputed cove play in the creation of the feud? Why is Isolda’s mother so determined to see her daughter married to her uncle’s steward?
So many secrets buried for far too long. Can Cam and Isolda discover the truth before the old duke and his nemesis take those secrets to the grave?
Crucially, how can Cam temper his feelings for Isolda when he’s being pressured by a resentful father to perpetrate a feud that has no meaning for him …
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A Duke in Waiting: Dangerous Dukes Vol 13
£21.50The Duke of Elton and his closest neighbour have not spoken for forty years. When Cameron Dorchester, the duke’s heir, encounters their neighbour’s niece, the two join forces in an effort to get to the bottom of the feud.
But there are those who would prefer for the two families to remain at war. How far will they go to prevent a reconciliation? What part did a disputed cove play in the creation of the feud? Why is Isolda’s mother so determined to see her daughter married to her uncle’s steward?
So many secrets buried for far too long. Can Cam and Isolda discover the truth before the old duke and his nemesis take those secrets to the grave?
Crucially, how can Cam temper his feelings for Isolda when he’s being pressured by a resentful father to perpetrate a feud that has no meaning for him …
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A Sense of Awareness: Perceptions Series 2 Book 1
£21.50England 1887
Flora Latimer, blissfully married to Archie Hardwick, the Marquess of Felsham, has a growing family to keep her occupied. Her sister Melanie has taken over many of her duties and both sisters remain in tune with Remus, their annoyingly evasive spirit guide.
Rumours of a rebellion planned for the eve of the queen’s jubilee celebrations come to Archie’s attention. They seem more plausible when Jessica Holland, an old friend of Melanie’s, descends upon Felsham Hall with tales of a plot she has overheard to assassinate the queen.
Melanie’s disgraced father, Darius Latimer, once the Dean of Salisbury Cathedral, is up to his neck in the plot, intent upon placing the blame on Archie in order to avenge himself on his disobedient daughters and regain favour in the seat of ecclesiastical power.
Can Latimer be put in his place once and for all? Can Archie protect his family and his reputation from the fallout? Will Remus be more of a hinderance than help? As for Jessica, what can she do about her growing attraction towards Archie’s handsome young butler …
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Needs Must: Regency Ladies Series Vol 5
£21.50Donna Harte returns to England with little more than the clothes on her back and a burning desire for revenge. Drawn to a tumbledown cottage on the edge of The Earl of Arndale’s estate, Donna senses an otherworldly presence and learns that the cottage is supposedly haunted by the spirit of Esmeralda Bagshott.
Caleb Russell, the current earl, is impressed by Donna’s independent spirit and stark determination to fight for her rights. When it transpires that her brother-in-law has stolen her inheritance and could also have been involved in Esmeralda’s murder, it seems logical for them to work together and somehow get Ian Harte to admit to his crimes.
With local society turning their backs on Donna and with only the earl to protect her interests, can Donna get to the truth? Will Cal be able to find out who killed his neighbour’s wife, thereby healing a decade long rift?
And what of the burning passion developing between Donna and Cal? Under suspicion following her husband’s sudden death, she is entirely unsuitable countess material …
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Lady Controversial: Regency Ladies Series Vol 4
£21.50When the Viscount Crawley loses his estate on the turn of a card, he puts a bullet through head. His daughters remove themselves to a derelict cottage on the outskirts of Lord Finchdean’s estate where Isolda jealously guards their dwindling funds, determined to honour her father’s wish. Jane, the beauty of the family, must have a season and the opportunity to make a good marriage.
Ellery Haigh, the Earl of Finchdean, encounters Isolda when she overturns her gig and finishes up in a ditch. They both have their suspicions regarding Lord Brooke, who won Crawley Place from Isolda’s father in that infamous game of cards. Isolda’s suspicions increase when Brooke offers the sisters shelter and seems determined to get his hands on Isolda’s tumbledown cottage.
Ellery has a long-standing feud with Brooke and is disconcerted to discover that his nemesis has acquired a large swathe of land bordering his estate. He works with Isolda to try and discover why but becomes distracted by his growing attraction to Isolda herself.
Isolda, despite being a lady in her own right, tries to ignore her awareness of the handsome earl. Not only does she keep the wolf from the door by the most unconventional of means that would see her ostricised by society but she has also sworn off marriage.
When matters come to a head in the most unexpected manner and long-buried secrets are revealed, will Isolda be able to shake off her patchwork past and feel worthy of the man she has come to adore?
Will Ellery be able to keep his headstrong siren safe from her own impetuosity…
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To Challenge a Duke: Dangerous Dukes Vol 12
£21.50Portia Heston is engaged by Lady Selby to prepare her daughter Emily for presentation. She is delighted when she is included in an invitation issued by the Dowager Duchess of Hamilton to spend the summer at Hamilton Hall. Lady Selby intends to promote a marriage between Emily and Elijah, the highly eligible duke.
Portia has a very different purpose in mind. Her half-brother Jeramiah is missing, last seen in the vicinity of the duke’s estate attempting to break up a criminal enterprise. Portia is determined to rescue the only relative she cares about from his own impetuosity.
When Elijah catches Portia eavesdropping on a conversation with one of his tenants his curiosity is aroused regarding this most unusual and opinionated paid companion. Together they delve into a murky world of dishonest financial gain possibly intended to fund a political uprising.
Can Elijah prevent the rebellion that will destroy his family’s name and chip away at the foundation of society? More to the point, can he keep Portia out of harm’s way? Will Portia find Jeramiah alive and what is she supposed to do about her growing admiration for the duke …
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A Duke for All Seasons: Dangerous Dukes Vol 11
£21.50In fear for her life, Gracie Afton flees a brutal marriage, only to have her carriage break down in the middle of a summer storm. At the mercy of renegades, Gracie is rescued and taken to the safety of an isolated cottage on his estate by Hal Fairfax, the eligible Duke of Swyre.
Hal has been tasked by the government to delve into activities potentially damaging to British interests that revolve around Afton. Hal has never forgotten dancing with the then Gracie Selhurst during her season two years previously and being mildly disappointed when she chose to marry Afton. He is violently opposed to Gracie’s plan to start a fresh life in America, away from Afton’s reach, but what alternative is available to her? Afton has both the law and society’s sympathy on his side.
Will Afton run Gracie to ground before Hal can act? Has Afton broken the law or will Gracie be forced to return to her marital home? Will Hal be able to overcome his growing attraction to Gracie, the lady who is married to his nemesis? More to the point, will Hal be in time to rescue Gracie when she recklessly takes matters into her own hands and delves into Afton’s nefarious activities on her own, risking her life and freedom in a desperate attempt to save his…
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Lady Audacious: Regency Ladies Series Vol 3
£21.50Odile Aspen has no recollection of her life before being enrolled as a bewildered ten-year-old at Miss Mackenzie’s Academy for Young Ladies. Upon graduating to a teaching post, a dull, repetitive routine is all she has to look forward to, until she unexpectedly inherits a derelict house and a huge sum of money with which to maintain it.
Odile doesn’t hesitate to rise to a challenge, and the opportunity to delve into her mysterious past. Her nearest neighbour, Ruben Emory, the elegant and highly-eligible Earl of Amberley, is anxious to purchase Fox Hollow, the eyesore on the perimeter of his property that has remained derelict for years, but Odile isn’t willing to sell. He’s drawn to the intensely private young woman and involves himself in her quest to find answers. Who is she and what right does she have to the house?
Sarah Farquhar, his mother’s goddaughter, is convinced that Ruben is in love with her and that they will soon be married. Incensed by his interest in someone as inconsequential as Odile, she goes to extreme lengths to eliminate the competition.
Can Ruben save Odile from the vindictive, unbalanced Sarah, help her find the key to her mysterious background and save her from those queuing up to exploit her…
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Lady Impetuous: Regency Ladies Series Vol 2
£21.50Following the death of her father, Lady Adela Gantz and her mother return to London at the height of the season.
Lord Ezra Bairstow, a successful government spy during the war with Napoleon, is charged with discovering the name of a traitor whose identity died with Adela’s father. He befriends Adela, convinced that the evidence he requires will be amongst her father’s possessions.The traitor will stop at nothing to keep his identity secret. Adela’s cousin will stop at nothing to claim her house in Eaton Square. Ezra is determined to bring the traitor to justice, but when Adela’s life is threatened, will he be able to safeguard the lady who is in danger of stealing his heart…
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Sacrificial Bride: Stand Alone Regencies
£21.50Cordelia Bentham agrees to marry Sir Cyril Montgomery, providing he settles her father’s debts. She doubts her decision the minute she sets eyes on Sir Cyril – a fat, cruel and drunken dolt who has no intention of making good on his promises to her father, but every intention of anticipating his wedding vows.
Cordelia finds an unlikely ally in Sir Cyril’s cousin, Lord Angus Dryden. They join forces to discover the truth behind Sir Cyril’s latest suspicious investment scheme, and struggle to ignore the growing attraction that springs up between them. Shocked by revelations that threaten Cordelia’s life, can Angus find an honourable way to rescue her from a dangerous mésalliance before Sir Cyril attempts to cover his tracks by violent and deadly means…
This title was previously published in a Regency Romantics Anthology
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Lady Mysterious: Regency Ladies Series Vol 1
£21.50Kyra Latimer reluctantly returns to Latimer Lodge to help her grandmother organise a house party in the hope of attracting a rich husband for her beautiful younger sister. Lord Nathan Stanford, the guest of honour, is easily able to resist Melanie Latimer’s charms but is intrigued by Kyra’s secretive activities. Why did she leave her family home and why, at such a young age, has she withdrawn from the marriage mart?
Nate makes it his business to find out more about the mysterious lady who single-handedly holds her fragmented family together. Shocked to the core by what he discovers, Nate sets out to protect her from the gambling curse that has destroyed her family and the evil man who wants to possess her. But at what cost to himself? Will he be able to help her find out why her brother’s wife disappeared without trace? And will Nate find a way to convince Kyra that spinsterhood doesn’t suit her…